Moonlit Mics
Monthly Open Mic Nights
Moonlit-Mic Nights
A monthly open-mic series for poetry and prose lovers alike, sharing the art of spoken word under the ambience of a full moon. These nights are for sharing, listening, learning, evolving, and fully immersing ourselves in the magic.
What Does a Full Moon Represent?
The Full Moon is a time of culmination, illumination, and heightened energy—the peak of the lunar cycle. It brings things into full view, revealing clarity and emotion. In literature and storytelling, the Full Moon is often associated with revelations and the manifestation of creative ideas.
How It Works:
The event is one hour long and there are six confirmed reading slots available per night and two waitlist spots in case of extra time or (gasp) no-shows. [all waitlist-signees should plan to attend the Open Mic night]
Each reader may share 3-4 poems or a prose excerpt (600-1,000 words) aiming somewhere between 4-7 minutes of reading time. [please provide necessary context before any prose excerpt readings, as not to exclude your listeners—budget this in your time]
Open to all styles of poetry and prose—bring your best work!
These are public events, so feel free to share the zoom-links and invite family & friends to join and support.
We begin each event with a quick introduction to that month’s full moon and how its energy influences with our theme. Then a Special Guest Reader will kickoff our night, sharing a reading or two, and insight into their creative process. Then each reader, in turn, will be introduced and begin their reading.
When you sign up please submit a intro-bio that can be read in 1-2 minutes.
New Moon Bonus: The New Moon occurs about two weeks before a Full Moon, & represents intention and planting seeds. As an added bonus, we encourage open mic readers to begin drafting one of their pieces on the New Moon.
Upcoming Moonlit Mic & Themes:
🌕 December 3 – Full Moon in Gemini
Theme: Communication & Curiosity – Stories and poetry that explore dialogue, that bring unexpected twists, of duality, polarity, learning, and the exchange of ideas, community, popularity. SIGN UP HERE
Note: Dates are based on the 2025 Full Moon schedule, and themes are open to interpretation.
🌕 Tips for a Strong Reading:
Provide Context: If your excerpt is from a longer work, give a brief (one or two sentence) introduction so the audience understands the setting or characters.
Start Strong: Start with your best work, and think about your sequential choices as a mini-spoken chapbook.
Practice Timing: Time yourself, aiming for 4-7 minutes of reading time (approx. 600-1,000 words). Reading too fast can lose the audience, so practice keeping a steady pace.
🌕 How to Sign Up
Spots are limited, so sign up early!
Preferably SIGN UP HERE to reserve your reading slot on whichever month you’re interested in. BUT, If you have trouble, you can comment below the date you are interested in reading. ✨
Previous Moonlit Mics:
🌕 October 6 – Full Moon in Aries
Theme: Courage & Beginnings – Pieces about fire, taking risks, action, fighting, starting anew, bravery, and stepping into the unknown.
🌕 AUGUST WILL HAVE A SPECIAL WEEK OF OPEN MICS!
Reading Spots this month are reserved for Pocket MFA Students/Alumni, but the event is open to everyone. Below are the scheduled Open Mic Events.
August 18th @ 7PST / 9 EST
August 19th @ 7PST / 9 EST
August 20th @ 9PST / 12 EST
August 21st @ 7PST / 9 EST
August 22nd @ 7PST / 9 EST
🌕 July 10 – Full Moon in Capricorn & Feather Moulting or Buck Moon
Theme: Ambition & Achievement – Share works about perseverance, discipline, hardwork, strength, and the long road to success.
🌕 June 11 – Strawberry Moon in Sagittarius
Theme: Adventure & Discovery – centered on truth friendship, exploration, diplomacy, learning, humor, and the pursuit of truth.
🌕 May 13th Scorpio & Flower Moon
Theme: Transformation & Mystery meets Abundance and Fertility
🌕 April 12 – Full Moon in Libra & Pink Moon
Theme: Balance & Harmony – Stories and poems exploring relationships, justice, beauty, and the quest for equilibrium.
🌕 March 14 – Full Moon in Virgo & Farmers Almanac: Worm Moon
Theme: Beauty in the Details
Virgo teaches us that the small things matter—the fine print, the structure beneath creativity, the routines that shape our lives.
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This is so cool!! I just signed up☺️🦋 how should I provide a bio?
How very magical. Thank you for bringing this out into the world. <3